Tolling of the Bell Fleet Reserve Tribute
A solemn Fleet Reserve tolling honors departed shipmates and friends amid memories and prayer. The service recalls unmarked graves at sea and asks divine comfort for those who served. Attendees reflect on freedom's price and seek guidance for the future through faith and remembrance.
Wimberley Praised for Best Root Beer Float
Dear Editor, during our annual pilgrimage to Wimberley this year we enjoyed the best Root Beer Float in over 50 years. Woolsey's Ice Cream Parlor and Deli remains a key draw that helps judge Wimberley the best little town in Texas. Dr. and Mrs. Tom Crowder.
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Wimberley
Woolsey
Texas
Tom Crowder
Grandparent urges sex education include condoms in schools
A reader letter to The Wimberley View argues for teaching condom use alongside abstinence. The writer, a concerned grandparent and Christian, notes teens will have sex before marriage and claims condoms could reduce pregnancy risk by 88 to 98 percent.
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Cole Phillips
Wimberley View
Memorial Day reminder to honor fallen service members
Letter urges readers to reclaim Memorial Day’s solemn meaning beyond a holiday sales frame. Requests honoring cemeteries, flying flags, and attending Fort Sam Houston services, with a call for sharing photos in the Navy Memorial log and preserving veterans’ memories.
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Pennylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C
U.S
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Donation Request Encourages Photo Entries with Fee
A notice states a $24 donation is requested with each new photo entry. The appeal emphasizes funding for the project and records the entry as a required contribution to participate.
Lehigh tests show tire fuel safe and compliant with standards
Texas-Lehigh Cement reports four emissions tests in February and March demonstrate tire derived fuel TDF meets state and national air quality standards. TNRCC ambient monitoring found no concerning levels and emissions remained within health based limits. Company permits use of shredded tires and aims to explore whole tires. TDF now supplies about 7 percent of fuel.
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Texas-Lehigh Cement Company
Texas-Lehigh
Gerald Essl
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
TNRCC
Metro Environmental, Inc
Texas
Metro Environmental
J. Torin McCoy
Lehigh
Texas Lehigh Cement Plant faces permit hurdles after tire burning tests
Texas Lehigh Cement in Buda met state tire burning limits but faced questions at a May public meeting. Residents cited a “chemical soup” of over 50 substances in emissions while conceding testing showed low concentrations for many toxics. Emissions appear high for carbon monoxide but within permit thresholds. concerns include potential health effects and the need for comprehensive monitoring and a broader health study.
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Texas Lehigh Cement Company
Buda
Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission
TNRCC
Barton Junior High School
Neil Carman
Lone Star Sierra Club
Lehigh
Yana Bland
Kyle
BKRRI
Texas
BERRI
Bland
Texas Lehigh Cement
Travis
Hays
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